Town Meeting is less than two weeks away. We’ve talked about many of the issues that will be on the warrant, but certainly not all of them. For those of you who want to start doing your homework, the complete warrant has been posted on the the town website. Read the full article → from Town meeting warrant and annual report now available
Some tweaking
I’ve been working on a number of tweaks to (hopefully!) improve your browsing experience over here at My Southborough, the first of which I rolled out just a short time ago. Perhaps you noticed? Read the full article → from Some tweaking
PHOTOS: Finn March Madness Road Race
With temperatures in the 30s, runners had to bundle up for the Finn March Madness Road Race on Saturday, but the sunny skies helped keep spirits high. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Finn March Madness Road Race
Children’s author Kevin Markey will be at the Southborough Library on Tuesday
Children’s author Kevin Markey — best known for The Super Sluggers series — will pay a visit to the Southborough Library on Tuesday. Read the full article → from Children’s author Kevin Markey will be at the Southborough Library on Tuesday
MWDN: Southborough residents look to revive economic development panel
Southborough takes in about 20 percent of its tax revenue from businesses. The Metrowest Daily News reports that figure is on the low side compared to some neighboring towns in which businesses make up 40 to 50 percent of the tax base. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough residents look to revive economic development panel
What to do with Westborough State Hospital
Last year the state closed Westborough State Hospital, which sits on 123 acres on Lyman Street straddling Westborough and Northborough. Now the two towns are trying to figure out what to do with the property. Read the full article → from What to do with Westborough State Hospital
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Come see the David Ferrini & Partners Southborough home of the week
Winding down the drive you know you are arriving somewhere special. Number One Boswell says it all. Sun splashed rooms will welcome you, warm and mellow hardwood floors, the glow from outside carried in from your private 3-acre parcel. Read the full article → from Come see the David Ferrini & Partners Southborough home of the week
Opening reception for annual juried art show on Sunday
Get out and see some great art on Sunday at the opening reception for the Annual Regional Juried Art Show at the Southborough Arts Center. Read the full article → from Opening reception for annual juried art show on Sunday
Photos and videos from Jazz Night
The bad news is if you missed Thursday’s Jazz Night at Algonquin featuring 3-time Grammy Award winner Jeff Coffin, you missed an amazing show. Read the full article → from Photos and videos from Jazz Night
Citizen scientists needed to identify vernal pool crossings
Southborough resident Frederica Gillespie says it’s not a pretty sight. Visit the roadways that border vernal pools in Southborough this time of year and what you’ll see is carnage – the remnats of frogs and salamanders crushed by passing cars. Read the full article → from Citizen scientists needed to identify vernal pool crossings
Doing some burning this weekend? Check with the Fire Department first
After the winter we had, there’s a good chance your yard is strewn with broken branches and other organic debris – mine certainly is. If you’re planning on cleaning it up with the help of a bonfire, don’t forget that you’ll need a permit from the Fire Department before you break out those matches. Read the full article → from Doing some burning this weekend? Check with the Fire Department first
POLL: Should town employees be reimbursed for legal fees?
On the warrant next month, Town Meeting voters will get to decide whether or not to reimburse town employees the $14K they spent in legal fees during a town-led investigation of alleged remarks made at an after-hours gathering at Pizzeria Uno. Read the full article → from POLL: Should town employees be reimbursed for legal fees?
Who made the Algonquin honor roll last term
Algonquin recently released its honor roll for the first term of the school year. Read the full article → from Who made the Algonquin honor roll last term